22 U.S.C. § 276c–7 — Internships of United States nationals at international organizations

(a) In general: The Secretary is authorized to bolster efforts to increase the number of U.S. citizens, representative of the American people, holding positions in the UN system, agencies, and commissions, and other international organizations — including by awarding grants to educational institutions and students. (b) Report: Within 90 days after December 22, 2023, the Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress identifying (1) how many U.S. citizens are in internship programs at international organizations; (2) how they are distributed among different organizations; and (3) what grants, programs, and other activities are being used to recruit and fund them. (c) Eligibility: A person qualifies under subsection (a) if they (1) are enrolled at, or received their degree within the past two years from, (A) an institution of higher education, or (B) an institution of higher education outside the U.S., as the Secretary determines, and (2) are a U.S. citizen. (d) Authorization of appropriations: Congress authorized $1,500,000 for the Department for fiscal year 2024, to carry out the grant program under subsection (a).